Jean V. (Brown) Davie

Jean Vesta Brown Davie, age 100 of Ware, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 4, 1922 in Ware, the daughter of Oscar and Augusta (Grabow) Brown. She married Howard "Bud" Davie on October 27, 1946. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2016. They were married 69 years before his death.

Jean worked for Selective Services for several years. During her married life, she was a homemaker and worked beside her husband on the farm. She was a lifetime member of the Ware United Methodist Church where she remained active with many roles. She and her husband worked with the Shalom Parrish Mexican Mission and were hosts to the Spanish Missionaries. She was very active in reaching out to the needs of her community as well as her church projects and activities.

Jean was a great mother, cook, seamstress, gardener, mentor, friend to all and a devoted Christian of unwavering faith. Her family was a priceless treasure and a great joy to her.

She is survived by her daughters, Gayla (Bob) Smithey of Ware and Ranae (Mark) Smith of Buncombe; seven grandchildren, Rob (Marcey) Smithey of Ware, Heather (Larry) Goodwin of West Memphis, AR, Sharee Smithey of Jackson, MO, April (Jay) Parks of Oxford, MS, Brandon (Danielle) Smithey of Ware, Bethany (Bo) Bennett of Cobden and Gabriel (Laine) Smith of New Madrid, MO; 19 great-grandchildren, Megan (Trenton) Colyer, Ashleigh (A.J.) Lewis, Khriston Smithey, Hunter Smithey, Mariah McAlister, Chloe McAlister, Miley McAlister, Isabella McAlister, Ella Bennett, Lane Bennett, Reed Smithey, Clay Smithey, Reese Goodwin, Ryder Goodwin, Roston Goodwin, Jayden Parks, Mollie Parks, Payton Smith and Silas Smith; five great great-grandchildren, Hadley and Parker Colyer, Kashton, Kylen and Kerian Lewis.

Funeral services for Jean Davie will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Ware United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Smithey and Pastor Sandy Estes officiating. Interment will follow at the Anna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at Noon Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the church. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to the Ware United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the church.